Peckoltia vittata[2] is a species of catfish belonging to the subfamily Hypostominae of the family Loricariidae.

[4] Males can be distinguished from females by the presence of small teeth-like projections or odontodes along the back half of its body.

[4] P. vittata is native to South America, where it occurs in the Amazon basin.

The species has also been reported from the Guaviare River of Colombia, although this is an unconfirmed occurrence.

[3] P. vittata is a popular aquarium fish and requires a tropical softwater tank with a temperature of 22 to 26 °C (72 to 79 °F) and a pH of around 6.